When I was growing up, and even into my early adult years, I was a consumer. I thrived on accumulating stuff. I thought it marked me out as successful and a high-achiever. But, I wasn’t only buying stuff, I would keep stuff “just incase”. I would keep things because they had memories – even things …
Self care should be prioritised every single day, and even more when we are feeling low or stressed. However, we have fallen into a trap of what we define as self care, and quite often it can come with expense. But what about the times when we can’t go to the spa? What if we …
Sleep is one of the most important elements of our mental and physical wellbeing. It is also one of the most neglected aspects of our health. These days our lives are so fast-paced. We try to cram so much into 24 hours that we often forget just how much our brains and bodies actually need …
Reading is one of my favourite hobbies but it is also where I go to seek inspiration and guidance on how to maintain and develop my simple lifestyle. Books about simple living provide tips, strategies and personal experiences that can be both challenging and educational. In this post, I share my top 15 best books …
Does it ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Time goes by so fast and suddenly it’s dinner time and the to-do list hasn’t had a dent made in it. We have so many things competing for our time these days – work, home, family, relationships, sleep, shopping, cooking, eating, exercise, …
Reaching inbox zero doesn’t have to be difficult. It isn’t impossible to overcome all those unread emails. Email is incredible – quick, paper-free, convenient communication – right at our fingertips. But an unintended consequence of this convenience and efficiency is that we are now faced with an overwhelming amount of information dropping into our inboxes …